Big Boy (FR 09536) in NM

Lincoln NF, Guadalupe Ranger District

6,305 ft

Maps

Overnight camping allowedRUTTED

VerizonWEAK

AT&TNONE

T-MobileSTRONG

StarlinkEXCELLENT

A 0.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Eddy County, NM. The road serves Pickett Hill.

Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 45 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water.

All 0.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.8 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Irabarne Water Storage Tank lies 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Carlsbad, is 38 mi off.

September normals 56–76°F, 3.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots

Pickett (FR 00523) in NMDispersed Camping0.4mi FR 09409 — Pickett Hill in NMDispersed Camping0.7mi Irabarne (FR 05515) in NMDispersed Camping0.9mi Opal (FR 03099) in NMDispersed Camping1.1mi Brett (FR 05516) in NMDispersed Camping1.2mi

Fire restrictions

Set by Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov

Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?

Big Boy (FR 09536) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

Big Boy (FR 09536) in NM